Westville Morcaton announces weekly publication details
Editor Morgaton prints weekly Westville Indiana notices with rates for advertising and obituaries. Quack health tips and old time sayings fill space.
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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1897
Page
2
Rich Aduskan Wold Mines Reported Richest in Soneriva
The text notes the Aduskan wold mines as the richest ever discovered in Soneriva and mentions the Wlandike mines near Cirele City with laborers and speculative yields. It also references global trade, legislation, and reforms in American policy, including Hawaii and Cuba, and the broader relief of economic restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aduskan
Soneriva
Wlandike
Yukon
Cirele City
Yanan
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Cure Claims
An ad touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy that acts on blood and mucous surfaces. It claims internal ingredients from a physician, with a two-part product, testimonials available, and Toledo, Ohio as the company base with sales through druggists at a stated price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Cheney & Co
Toledo
Farmer City Gentleman Sells Ten Cent Remedy
A fragment notes a man from Farmer City offering a remedy priced at 10 cents for a dollar. The text appears garbled with fragmented phrases about a ship and family, lacking clear context or verifiable details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer City
Dr. A
Noted Crook Wilton Ketchum Dies in Prison Confession
The Chicago forger and confidence man Wilton Ketchum, active from Louisville to Cincinnati and Nashville, robbed the Adams Express company of 25000 dollars in 1892, forged in Maxwell Street, fled to Indianapolis, robbed a jeweler, and served five years in Michigan City prison after a full confession to Guard A W Sutton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indianapolis
Michigan City
Keiechum
A. W. Sutton
Barnum and Bailey Circus to Exhibit in South Bend
The Barnum Bailey Circus comes to South Bend on August 6 with a special low round trip ticket on all railroads. The show is billed as the greatest on earth, employing 700 people, 60 railroad cars, over 400 horses, and hundreds of animal cages. Daily expenses exceed $5,000 and it draws millions of patrons annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnum & Bailey Circus
South Bend
Found Dead In Bed In County Home
August Bartz, a town trustee Walters carried to the county house earlier in the week, was found dead in bed yesterday morning. Gus Bartz of Michigan City died in the county asylum during the night from consumption and complications. His remains were ordered to Pine Lake cemetery and undertaker Weir will conduct the burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Bartz
Walters
LaPorte Herald
Gus Bartz
Michigan City
Pine Lake Cemetery
Weir
Hood's Sarsaparilla Aids Health and Appetite
Wm I Becker of Argos Indiana reports Hood's Sarsaparilla relieved stomach distress and improved appetite, claiming it builds health for impure blood. Hood's Pills accompany Hood's Sarsaparilla as the proper combination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Wm. I. Becker
Argos
Indiana
Low excursion fares to Mountain Lake Park via B O R R
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers round trip excursion tickets to Mountain Lake Park Maryland from August 2 to 23 at one fare. Tickets valid for return until August 31 1897. For details contact a B&O Ticket Agent or General Passenger Agent B N Austis Chicago IL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Mountain Lake Park
B. N. Austis
Gen’l
Chicago
Ill
Young man jailed after insuring own cigars
A bank fraud tale recounts a young man who bought 2,000 fine cigars, insured them for full value, smoked them, and claimed destruction by fire. He won at trial, then was jailed after the insurer had him arrested for arson on his own property.
Kidney Remedy Promises Relief for Urinary Ailments
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary issues including frequent urination back pain and bladder discomfort. It claims to improve urine control and reduce nocturnal awakenings and offers samples by mail from Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghampton
N.Y
Truant Officer Appointments Proposed for LaPorte County
Recommendations for truant officer appointments have been sent to state officials. Five districts are named for LaPorte County, with enrollment figures listed for each, and expected state action later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaPorte
State Board of Charities
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Herald
Michigan Township
Michigan City
Center Township
Coolspring
Springfield
Galena
Hudson
Wills
Iwankakee
Lincoln
Union
Noble
Scipio
Johnson
Pleasant Townships
New Durham
Clinton
Dewey
Hanna
Cass
Dr Callwell’s Syrup Pepsin ad promotes cures for constipation
An advertisement extols Dr Callwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a pleasant and potent remedy for constipation indigestion and sick headache. Available in 10s 50c and 1.00 sizes from T Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Callwell
EL. T. Scott
Galien man returns from Alaska with gold haul
Frank Phiseater of Galien after winter in Klondike Alaska arrives home with a treasure of 350000 in gold found in a frozen stream. He endured extreme cold sores and blisters from heavy packs and a twenty mile hike before spotting the gold in a basin near a mountain wall. He says the experience was not worth repeating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Phiseater
Galien
Klondike
Alaska
Phiseater
Wisconsin Central Lines Run Two Fast Daily Trains
The Wisconsin Central Lines offer two fast daily trains between Chicago and Duluth via St. Paul Minneapolis Ashland and Central Wisconsin. The company also advertises thousands of acres of fine farming land for sale in Northern Wisconsin. For details contact Jas C Pond General Passenger Agent Milwaukee Wis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Central Lines
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Ashland
Duluth
Wisconsin
Jas. C. Pond
Milwaukee
Wis
Scheme Didn't Work In Kansas Church Prank
A Kansas minister planned a sensational stunt with a pigeon to dramatize a sermon. A black boy acted as confederate on the roof above the pulpit and released the bird through a hole. The dove never appeared and a cat allegedly ate the Holy Ghost, prompting a backfire moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Quick Comfort for Tired Feet
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder as a remedy for swollen and painful feet. It claims instant relief from burning and itching, eases wearing tight shoes, and prevents sweating and odor with a purported “discovery of the age.”
RATES TO PHILADELPHIA VIA B&O RAILROAD
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers excursion tickets to Philadelphia on August 2 3 and 4 at one fare for round trip for the League of American Wheelmen National Meeting. Return validity until August 9 1896. Inquire at B&Os ticket agents or Chicago officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Philadelphia
League of American Wheelman
B. N. Austin
Chicago
Ill
Wickershams Visit as Illness Touches Pin Hook
Mr and Mrs George Wickersham of Omaha visit their parents Mr and Mrs James Wickersham and other relatives. George Wickersham is quite sick at his parents home. Mrs Tom Herrold and Mrs Tucker are ill. Mrs Albert Palm visits sister Mrs John Hall at Crocker. Wheat threshing is the order of the day with mixed yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sityev
Reinhart
Indianapolis
Sadie E. Carter
Rebekahssembly
Indiana
W. H. Leedy
Michigan City
LaPorte
Union Mills
Knox
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Winona Lodge
Tanna Lodge
LaPorte Lodge
Union Mills Lodge
Westville Lodge
Silver Star Lodge
Rose Lodge
Rebekah
Hunna
Westville
E. G. Gunnell
Hannai
Hdve
Rebekah Lodge
Sylvester Bertram
Bunnel
Anona Lodge
W. A. Leedy
On. Marquardt
Valparaiso
Webster
George Wickersham
Omaha
Mrs
James Wickersham
Tom Herrold
Tucker
Albert Palm
John Hall
Crocker
Allen's Foot Ease and Dr Miles Neuralgia Cure Ad
Try Allen's Foot Ease a powder to shake into shoes to cool feet ease walking prevent sweating blisters and bunions and calluses with rest and comfort. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 2c trial package free. Also Dr Miles neuralgia cures with one cent a dose advertised in same notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Ailen S
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Ind
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Pitt
Mantera
Straptien
Hawaii
Cuba
Houses of Congress
United States
Gannot
Oda
Luis Union
Commonwealth
Puaster
Monon
Hammond
Allio
McConaby
Monon Road
Barnum & Bailey
Baltimore & Ohio R. R
Sarah Ann
Christopher McClure
Clark County
Mr. McClure
Charles
Erastus Allen
Missouri
Ferris
Arthur
Winters
John
Methodist Episcopal Church
Union Chapel
M. E
Stockburger
Union Chanel
A. R Colborn
C. W. Woods
Fanny Allen
Samantha Lucas
McClure Westville
Little Maid
NALF
Milles
Cnas. Knapp
German St
Little Falls
N. Y
Miles
DR. Miles Medical CO
Elkhart, Ind
E. G. Thomas
J. F. Wickersham
Olmstead
LeRoy, N. Y
Sarsaparilla
C. I. Hood & Co., Proprietors
Lowell, Mass
Selz
Congress
IAA
Ansleby
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